Living in the coastal subtropical waters around Sal, lemon sharks are one of the easiest sharks to spot in their natural habitat. You'll venture out to Shark Bay with a marine biologist to interact and learn about these fascinating creatures on this half-day trip.

After pick-up from your hotel, you'll drive to Shark Bay over on the east coast of Sal where your lemon shark experience will begin. You'll wade out into the water with a marine biologist, who will guide you step by step and teach you all about this incredible species.

Spot their yellow-tinted skin – ideal for camouflage in the sandy shores – and watch them as they go about their business, twisting and turning, and looking for fish just a few feet away. You'll see their fins cutting through the surface of the water and get to know these sharks closer than you could imagine.

Professionally run experience, prompt pick up from resort, excellent host/guide.

Angelique was very passionate about her field and answered many other questions on the journey. The experience was better and more natural than expected, Angelique was very clear on the area, the sharks and what can be done to support them going forward. If you are looking at tours make sure you don't book a tour that encourages feeding and touching, it is just not needed as the water is so clear. The cost is very fair and supports conservation. Also safe to leave bags on the bus.

Francis was very informative. Open to questions and very engaging.

Would be helpful to be told you need crocs with decent soles to enter the water rather than standard water shoes. Very rocky and slippery to walk in sea. Great experience though.

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us all about the lemon sharks. We enjoyed every minute of our trip, albeit was rocky underfoot so had to be very careful. It was fascinating to see the sharks swimming amongst us. Nothing not to like about our trip and 10/10 for our guide

Having a marine biologist was paramount to explain about the wildlife and challenges species on the island face enforcing the importantance of the environment and to protect it. The lemon sharks needs to a protected area to survive.

Why you’ll love this…

See lemon sharks in their natural habitat
Marine biologist guide
Get into the water with the sharks

Important to know

Tour includes walking on rocky ground
Water shoes can be rented an additional cost
Bring a towel
Bring suitable footwear
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Roger
Traveled as a couple
January 10, 2026
4.6
United States of America
Professionally run experience, prompt pick up from resort, excellent host/guide.
J
James
Traveled with family
January 9, 2026
5
United States of America
Angelique was very passionate about her field and answered many other questions on the journey. The experience was better and more natural than expected, Angelique was very clear on the area, the sharks and what can be done to support them going forward. If you are looking at tours make sure you don't book a tour that encourages feeding and touching, it is just not needed as the water is so clear. The cost is very fair and supports conservation. Also safe to leave bags on the bus.
S
Sue
January 9, 2026
5
United States of America
Francis was very informative. Open to questions and very engaging.
K
Kerry
Traveled as a couple
January 8, 2026
4.6
United States of America
Would be helpful to be told you need crocs with decent soles to enter the water rather than standard water shoes. Very rocky and slippery to walk in sea. Great experience though.
V
Val and David
Traveled as a couple
January 6, 2026
5
United States of America
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us all about the lemon sharks. We enjoyed every minute of our trip, albeit was rocky underfoot so had to be very careful. It was fascinating to see the sharks swimming amongst us. Nothing not to like about our trip and 10/10 for our guide
J
Jill
Traveled as a couple
January 3, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Having a marine biologist was paramount to explain about the wildlife and challenges species on the island face enforcing the importantance of the environment and to protect it. The lemon sharks needs to a protected area to survive.